The north west's highest pub has been brought back to life as a whisky distillery. The owners say the Cat and Fiddle's unique position at 1,685ft above sea level gives their English single malt whisky a unique flavour.
The landmark 200-year-old pub, on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, dates back to 1813, and was for many years a popular stop off for people making the journey over the hills, CheshireLive reports. But for five years, between 2015 and 2020, the landmark building cut a forlorn figure as it was closed down and stood empty.
Now thanks to an award-winning Cheshire distiller, the tipple known as the water of life has indeed breathed new life into the Cat and Fiddle. The building is now re-opened and refurbished and the first single malt whisky will be poured from the barrels and bottled this year.
